Oranges market in Malaysia

Earlier Report Observations

The orange market in Malaysia, measured in physical volume, expanded from 101.0 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 122.5 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting to 101.5 thousand tons in 2023. This growth phase was supported by robust import volumes, which rose from 93.7 thousand tons to 115.4 thousand tons over the same period, ensuring supply met rising demand.

Market growth in 2022 was driven by the launch of a new orange-flavored energy drink specifically for the Malaysian market, creating fresh demand for orange-based inputs. Concurrently, stronger domestic private consumption, fueled by an improved labor market and sustained business confidence, boosted overall demand for orange products, including juice.

While domestic production remained modest, imports consistently accounted for the bulk of market supply. Following the 2022 peak, import volumes remained above 100 thousand tons through 2025, indicating sustained underlying demand for oranges in the country.

Production oranges in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of oranges, 2018-2021

World map of production of oranges, 2018-2021

Malaysia's orange production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 9 738 tonnes of oranges, marking a 7.4% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 4%, with an average annual decline of 1.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 11 006 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Orange production in Malaysia declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 6 201 thousand US dollars, down by 18.9% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value decreased by 13.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 4.7%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 8 407 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 17.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports oranges from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Malaysia's cross-border shipments of oranges amounted to 5.3 thousand tonnes, representing a significant increase of 50.7% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 84.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 22.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 58.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand, Singapore, and Bangladesh were the top destinations for Malaysia's orange exports in volume terms. Thailand accounted for 54.3% of exports, Singapore for 21.1%, and Bangladesh for 10.2%, together making up 85.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years, with import levels fluctuating 1.7 times between the low of 2018 and the high of 2019. In 2021, Malaysia's orange export value reached 3.4 million US dollars, up by 31.8% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 71.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 26.5% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand, Singapore, and Bangladesh formed the core of Malaysia's orange exports in value terms. Thailand contributed 43.3% of export value, Singapore 24.7%, and Bangladesh 12.2%, collectively accounting for 80.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Imports oranges to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Malaysia's imported orange volumes reached 107.5 thousand tonnes, up by 20.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 14.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 89.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, South Africa, Egypt, and the United States were the primary suppliers of oranges to Malaysia in volume terms. South Africa accounted for 37.6% of imports, Egypt for 37.1%, and the United States for 9.6%, jointly representing 84.2% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Malaysia's imported orange volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 101.0 million US dollars, which is 22.4% higher than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 31.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the leading sources for Malaysia's orange imports in value terms were South Africa, Egypt, and the United States. South Africa accounted for 36.2% of import value, Egypt for 28.1%, and the United States for 15.6%, together making up 79.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021